U.S. Presidential Election Process

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The President is the head of which branch of the United States government?

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The Executive Branch

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Where is the role of the President described?

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Article II of the Constitution

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How long is a presidential term?

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Four years

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How many terms can a person be president?

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Two terms

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What is the Federal Election Commission (FEC)?

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A governmental agency that enforces laws about campaign finance

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What is the Electoral College?

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A group of people from each state called electors who cast the actual votes for president

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What does "natural born U.S. citizen" mean?

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Someone who is born a U.S. citizen

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What is a platform in political terms?

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A set of statements that describe a candidate’s views about the issues facing the country

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Who are delegates?

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People chosen to represent each state at a political party’s convention

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What is an inauguration?

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The ceremony at which a new president and vice president are sworn into office